Youghal’s Dan Murphy won his second scratch cup of the year last weekend when he shot a level par 72 to win the Castlemartyr Junior Scratch. Murphy previously won in Lee Valley last May with a three over par 75. He bettered that over the weekend with a solid round of 72. Continue reading
Author: niall@corkgolfnews.com
Munster U15/U17 Close Championship 2014
Munster U15/U17 Close Championship 2014
At Ennis Golf Club – Thurs 7th August 2014
Munster Boys U17 Amateur Close Championship 2014
WINNER: Rory Hill (Tralee) 67
RUNNER UP: Gary Ward (Kinsale) 70
THIRD: John Murphy (Kinsale) 71
Munster Boys U15 Amateur Close Championship
WINNER: Jack Hearn (Tramore) 75
RUNNER UP: Charlie Dawson (Faithlegg) 75
THIRD: Ian Halpin (Cahir Park) 76 Continue reading
Fota Inter-Company Challenge
Fota Island Resort have launched the first Inter-Company Autumn Challenge, and the winners will receive a golf society outing with dinner for 20 people. The competition runs from now until Friday October 17th and the final will be held on Friday October 24th.Douglas win Fred Daly Trophy
Douglas Golf Club bridged an 18 year gap on Friday when they won the Munster Fred Daly Trophy at East Cork Golf Club. It was in interesting journey for the Douglas boys as three times over the past few weeks it looked like they were heading out of the competition. Their perseverance however saw them come back from the brink against Cork in the area final last week, Kanturk in the semi-final and Limerick in the final. Continue reading
Hickey Helps in Munster Win
Munster won the senior inter-provincial title last week and two debutants were key to Munster’s success. Robin Dawson from Waterford made the successful transition from the boys team to the senior team, while Cork’s John Hickey came in with three wins and a half in his five matches.
Lisselan Capture Bruen Title
Lisselan Golf Club winners of the Jimmy Bruen Shield following a win over Tralee Golf Club at the Munster Finals at Faithlegg Golf Club Waterford. Picture also includes L-R: Pat O’Gorman ( President Faithlegg Golf Club ), John Moloughney ( Chairman Munster Branch ), Liam Power ( Captain Faithlegg Golf Club ) and Margaret Denny ( Lady Captain Faithleg Golf Club ). Photo: Jim O’Sullivan
Lisselan captured their first Jimmy Bruen pennant in Faithlegg last weekend when they had a dramatic 21st hole win over Tralee. Continue reading
Fota Open Week
The Fota Island Resort Open week starts on Monday, the Seniors event is sold out but there’s events every other day next week:
Tuesday 29th July – Ladies Team of 3 Event, €35 per golfer
Wednesday 30th July – Fourball Competition, €40 per golfer
Thursday 31st July – Singles Stableford Competition, €40 per golfer
Friday 1st August – Singles Stableford Competition, €40 per golfer
To book contact the Proshop on (0)21 488 3700 or proshop@fotaisland.ie
Email: CKelleher@fotaisland.ie
To book online click here
Cork advance to Fred Daly Area Final
Cork & Douglas set for Fred Daly Final
By Niall O’Shea
Douglas and Cork both came through their Fred Daly semi-final matches to book their places in the area final which take place next week. Cork were in action in Castlemartyr on Tuesday and they faced Monkstown. Rory Dineen and Leon Foley featured on the Cork Junior Cup team last week and both won their matches this week. Continue reading
Cork Golf News 